The 15th Sesame Workshop Benefit Gala was held on May 31, 2017.
- Hosts - John Oliver
- Muppets - Elmo, Grover, Telly, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, The Count, Bert, Ernie (Peter Linz), Oscar, Big Bird
- Honoring - Hasbro
- Musical guest Chris Jackson performs "Try a Little Kindness," and Andy Grammer sings "Keep Your Head Up" and "What a Wonderful World." Grammer, Jackson, Oliver and the Muppets perform "Sing."